Drainage Operations and Maintenance II

City of Austin•Gloucester, MA

12d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs highly skilled construction and maintenance work in one or more specialized programs, incorporating standard construction and maintenance techniques to produce a finished product to required standards. The purpose of this position is to serve as a versatile heavy equipment operator and maintenance specialist responsible for the safe and efficient execution of critical infrastructure, landscape, and storm water management projects. The position is expected to operate and maintain a wide array of gas, diesel, and propane powered machinery and heavy transport vehicles, while ensuring all equipment is prepared for deployment through diligent preventive maintenance and safety inspections. Beyond equipment operation, this role involves hands-on participation in construction and maintenance tasks including concrete work, asphalt paving, and erosion control, as well as the implementation of rigorous traffic control and site safety measures. By preparing essential documentation, overseeing site-specific hazard analyses, and providing emergency response support during severe weather or accidents, this position ensures that all departmental projects are completed safely, effectively, and in full alignment with organizational goals. This position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a city designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Two (2) years' experience in maintenance and/or construction.
Six (6) months experience in operation of heavy-duty equipment.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
Must maintain a good driving record.
Knowledge and application of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices I (TMUTCD) provisions, as it relates to the job.
Knowledge and proper use of a surveyor's level to maintain elevation grades on project sites.
Skill in producing finished quality maintenance and repairs with minimum rework.
Skill in establishing and effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in assigned tasks.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Ability to work in storm water management facilities; reconstruction/rehabilitation/maintenance.
Ability to read, write, and follow written, oral, and computerized instructions; log onto a computer; and complete electronic forms, reports, and online training.
Ability to train others in the use of traffic control.
One (1) year of additional related experience may substitute for one (1) year of high school, up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating Track Excavator, Backhoe and Dump Truck
Experience with municipal storm water infrastructure including pipe, curb inlets, retaining walls, concrete lined channels, rip-rap cover and headwalls
Experience working with excavation and trench safety
Experience conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections of mobile equipment and city fleet vehicles
Experience with traffic control setup in the Right-of-Way and flagging experience

Responsibilities

Operate a minimum of one specialized type of heavy equipment per the Equipment Training Program.
Drive trucks and trailer rigs to haul equipment and materials, including concrete mix truck and tandem dump trucks with trailers.
Perform and may train others in preventive equipment maintenance, minor maintenance and repairs to ensure proper operating conditions.
Report malfunctions and repair requirements to the crew lead or supervisor.
Skillfully operate and perform maintenance on gas, diesel, and propane equipment, such as pneumatic jack hammer, air compressor, generator, chain saw, lawn mower, weed eater, lawn blower, hedge trimmer, gasoline tamper, walk-behind roller, arrow board, quickie cut-off saw.
Perform work in storm water management facilities and on-stream bank stabilization and erosion control projects within open waterways and wet environments.
Perform traffic control at job sites; place and gather cones, warning signs, and barricades; flag traffic; set forms; install guard rails.
Proficient in and may train others in building concrete forms, pouring and finishing concrete, placing hot or cold asphalt mix, and other materials required for general maintenance and repairs associated with the Watershed Protection department.
Perform and may oversee landscape maintenance, including trimming trees, mowing grass, seeding, laying sod and erosion control.
Perform tasks during emergency situations such as floods, severe weather, and accidents during and after business hours.
Prepare daily documentation, material and equipment requisition forms, JHA, and other forms as required.
Participate in on-the-job and skill-based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.
Check jobsite for marked hazards.
Utilization of Job Hazard Analysis.
May occasionally train others.